About
Stories should do more than hold attention.
Year 8 Productions is an independent production company developing and producing original work across film and television.
We believe powerful storytelling begins with a clear creative point of view and the freedom to pursue it fully. We see each project through from development to release with care, rigor, and persistence.
The Year 8 Impact Commitment
We don’t wait until release to think about impact. It is part of how we build our projects. Every Year 8 production includes a defined commitment to support a recovery effort, community, or cause aligned with the story.
01
Listen
We begin with the people closest to the story and learn what meaningful support would actually look like.
02
Commit
We establish a project-specific giveback through financial participation, direct resources, strategic partnerships, or sustained awareness.
03
Account
We clearly identify the commitment, the intended recipient, and share what helped make it possible.
Leadership
Christopher Pike
Founder
Christopher Pike
Founder
Christopher Pike is the founder of Year 8 Productions and a filmmaker focused on stories of resilience, recovery, and the people who step forward when circumstances become impossible. His approach is built on trust, sustained access, and a belief that the people who share their stories should benefit from the work those stories make possible.
Michael Foley
President
Michael Foley
President
Michael Foley is President of Year 8 Productions, helping guide the company’s slate, production strategy, partnerships, and long-term growth. He works across projects to balance creative ambition, responsible execution, and Year 8’s commitment to impact beyond the screen.